Upper Tribunal (Administrative Appeals Chamber) case law
Judgments from the Upper Tribunal (Administrative Appeals Chamber) with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions. The original content is public and official; the summaries and analysis are produced by VadeLab's technology.
Upper Tribunal Dismisses Freedom of Information Appeal
Oral Notifications Valid for JSA Sanctions - Upper Tribunal Decision
Upper Tribunal Upholds Traffic Commissioner's Decision on Good Repute
The Upper Tribunal dismissed an appeal challenging a Traffic Commissioner's decision to revoke a manager's good repute due to non-disclosure of business interests. The Commissioner found the manager had lost good repute and was disqualified from acting as a manager under any license.
Upper Tribunal Upholds License Revocation Due to £30,000 Financial Standing Shortfall
The Upper Tribunal upheld the Traffic Commissioner's decisions to revoke a PSV licence and disqualify individuals after finding that they failed to maintain proper vehicle standards and adhere to regulatory requirements.
Upper Tribunal Grants Additional PIP Points for Hearing Impaired Individuals
Upper Tribunal Upholds Universal Credit Capital Limits Decision
The Upper Tribunal upheld the decision of the First-tier Tribunal, stating that the claimant's capital from selling a former home exceeded the allowable limit for Universal Credit because the funds were not actively used towards purchasing a new home within six months.
Claimant Allowed to Receive Housing Benefit After Successful Appeal
Upper Tribunal Dismisses Tax Credits Appeal Against Universal Credit
Permanent Residence Card Entitles Claimant to ESA
Upper Tribunal overturns First-tier Tribunal decision on mental health
No Decision, No Appeal: Upper Tribunal Upholds Strikeout
Upper Tribunal Allows Appeal Against PIP Decision Due to Error in Law
Upper Tribunal Allows Appeal Against Traffic Commissioner’s Decision on Operator’s Licence
Upper Tribunal Allows Appeal Due to Error in Work-Related Activity Evidence
The Upper Tribunal allowed an appeal against the Secretary of State because the First-tier Tribunal made a mistake in its decision about work-related activity evidence. The tribunal did not consider work placements as part of the work-related activity, leading to an error in the decision.
Upper Tribunal Allows Appeal Against ESA Decision Error
Upper Tribunal Denies Recusal and Electronic Document Access
Upper Tribunal Upholds Denial of Tax Credits Due to Income Level
Upper Tribunal Overturns PIP Decision Due to Legal Errors
Upper Tribunal Upholds Decision on Late Data Protection Complaint
The Upper Tribunal dismissed an appeal regarding a late application under the Data Protection Act. The Tribunal upheld the First-tier Tribunal's decision that the claimant's application was too late and did not warrant an extension of time.
Upper Tribunal Allows Appeal on Capacity to Make Applications
The Upper Tribunal allowed an appeal challenging the First-tier Tribunal's decision to strike out an application due to lack of capacity. The case involved a person with paranoid schizophrenia who lacked capacity to make the application but understood the nature of the Tribunal and their ability to be discharged.